I am the Head of the Sport and Exercise Science Discipline and an Exercise Scientist with more than 25 years of experience working in sport and exercise settings. I trained in movement analysis and exercise physiology and received my PhD from James Cook University in 2008. I have undertaken research in stabilisation & fatigue rates during dynamic movement. I also undertake research in exercise intervention for healthy populations and those with chronic disease.

I specialise in exercise for older women. I have a particular interest in exercise participation for improving the health and well-being of postmenopausal women. My research is predominantly conducted in North Queensland and incorporates physiological and psychosocial interventions.

Currently my teaching is research and evidence-based in the Sport and Exercise Science Discipline. This includes a research project subject for third year students and a clinical exercise physiology subject for fourth year students. My teaching-research nexus continues with the supervision of honours and higher degree research students.

Teaching

• SP2207: Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour (Level 2; TSV)
• SP3014: Independent Project in Sport and Exercise Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology (Level 3; TSV)

Interests

Research

• Exercise intervention for healthy populations & for those with chronic disease
• Exercise behaviour & self efficacy
• Health & well-being of Postmenopausal women

Teaching

• To enhance student learning through research and evidence based-practice

Experience

• 2014 to present - Head of Sport & Exercise Science Discipline, James Cook University (Qld, Australia)
• 2012 to 2014 - Senior Lecturer & Deputy Head of Discipline, Institute of Sport & Exercise Science, James Cook Unversity (Qld, Australia)
• 2009 to 2012 - Senior Lecturer, Occupational Therapy Discipline, James Cook University (Qld, Australia)
• 2004 to 2008 - Lecturer, Occupational Therapy Discipline, James Cook University (Qld, Australia)
• 2002 to 2003 - Research officer/Associate lecturer, Institute of Sport & Exercise Science, James Cook University (Qld, Australia)

Research Disciplines

• Allied health and rehabilitation science (4201)
• Public health (4206)
• Sports science and exercise (4207)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Provision of health and support services (2003)
• Clinical health (2001)

Memberships

• Australasian Menopause Society
• Exercise & Sports Science Aust (ESSA)
• Sports Medicine Australia (SMA)
• Clinical Oncology Society of Australia
• European Menopause & Andropause Society
• Australian Lifestyle Medicine Association

Other

• 2012 - Chair of School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine & Rehabilitation Science Teaching & Learning Committee

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• Myles L, Massy-Westropp N and Barnett F (2023) Experiences of occupational therapy clinicians on the assessment and evaluation of adult handgrip strength. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 86 (3). pp. 188-196
• Russell K, Rosenbaum S, Varela S, Stanton R and Barnett F (2023) Fostering community engagement, participation and empowerment for mental health of adults living in communities: a systematic review. Rural and Remote Health, 23 (1).
• Eagers J, Franklin R, Broome K, Yau M and Barnett F (2022) Potential occupational therapy scope of practice in the work-to-retirement transition in Australia. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 69 (3). pp. 265-278
• Eagers J, Franklin R, Broome K, Yau M and Barnett F (2022) Current occupational therapy scope of practice in the work-to-retirement transition process: an Australian study. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 29 (6). pp. 495-510
• Frier A, Devine S, Barnett F, McBain-Rigg K and Dunning T (2022) Improving type 2 diabetes care and self-management at the individual level by incorporating social determinants of health. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 46 (6). pp. 865-871
• Frier A, Devine S, Barnett F, McBain-Rigg K and Dunning T (2022) Incorporating social determinants of health into individual care - a multidisciplinary perspective of health professionals who work with people who have type 2 diabetes. PLoS ONE, 17 (8).
• Simmons L, Callander E, Barker R and Barnett F (2022) Measuring health outcomes, experience of care and cost of healthcare in student-led healthcare services: a literature review. Focus on Health Professional Education, 23 (1). pp. 37-64
• Barnett F and Sealey R (2021) The efficacy of a group-based exercise program for postmenopausal women: a preliminary study. Current Women's Health Reviews, 17 (3). pp. 274-279
• Frier A, Devine S, McBain-Rigg K, Barnett F, Cassady Z, Dunning T and Reese R (2021) Indigenous Australian perspectives on incorporating the social determinants of health into the clinical management of type 2 diabetes. Rural and Remote Health, 21 (2).
• Theodoro De Freitas L, Pain T and Barnett F (2021) Improving outcomes for people with mild cognitive impairment: an Australian mixed-methods pilot study. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 40 (1). pp. e87-e94
• Frier A, Devine S, Barnett F and Dunning T (2020) Utilising clinical settings to identify and respond to the social determinants of health of individuals with type 2 diabetes - A review of the literature. Health and Social Care in the Community, 28. pp. 1119-1133
• de Hollander C, McGuckin T, Sinclair K, Barnett F and Sealey R (2018) Front loading the curriculum: early placement experiences enhance career awareness and motivation for students with diverse career options. Student Success, 9 (2). pp. 39-47

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 63+ research outputs authored by A/Prof Fiona Barnett from 2005 onwards.

Current and recent Research Funding to JCU is shown by funding source and project.

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

• Transitions of Retiree Migrants in Thailand from an Occupational Perspective (PhD , Secondary Advisor/AM)
• Evaluation of a University based, Student-Led Health Clinic (PhD , Primary Advisor/AM/Adv)
• Normative Grip and Pinch Strenght of Australian Adults, Background on Grip Strength,The Importance of Grip Strength. (PhD , Primary Advisor/AM/Adv)
• The development and feasibility of a translational multi-component frailty intervention including optimising medication in residential aged care (PhD , Advisor Mentor)
• Examining playing performance in Rugby Union via static and dynamic approaches (PhD , Advisor Mentor)
• The identification and development of regional female rugby league players within an elite talent pathway (PhD , Advisor Mentor)
• Community-driven strategies for using exercise to improve mental health in rural and remote Queenslanders (Masters , Primary Advisor/AM/Adv)

Completed

• Incorporating social determinants of health into individual care for people with type 2 diabetes (2022, PhD , Secondary Advisor/AM)
• Promoting health and well-being during the work-to-retirement transition: an occupational perspective (2021, PhD , Advisor Mentor)
• Participation in a community-level health intervention (2020, Masters , Primary Advisor/AM/Adv)
• Measure, monitor, and reduce sitting time in the workplace (2018, PhD , Secondary Advisor)

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